this evening michelle and i will do what i know every parent in america will do, which is to hug our children a little harder and we will remind them that we love them and we will remind each other how deeply we love each other. but there are familys in connecticut that can't do that right now. and they need us right now. that community needs us to be at our best as americans and i will do everything in our power as president to help. because while nothing can fill the space of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extepid a hand to those in need. >> the president also said quote, our hearts are broken today. he offered officials in connecticut whatever resources they need to investigate the shootings and to care for the victim's families. >>> from washington, d.c. to connecticut, to san francisco people are gathering now to remember those who were killed in this school shooting. ktvu's anne rubin is in san francisco outside of city hall. >> reporter: this was a thought that began on facebook. organizers wanted a way to channel their grief. now they're hoping that others will j